Getting a domain is sounds more scary then it really is. In reality you fork over some small amount of cash to a company (like cloudflare, AWS, etc) and they give you a domain.

For the reverse proxy, 95% of the time it's a basic set of files you drop into the correct folders (or pass into your container if using a containerized solution). The other 5% of the time the final app require something slightly less cut and dry (but generally still understood).

If you need help/want some pointers dm me and I can get you going in the right direction.

I set up wireguard vpn and took down all my reverse proxies as it feels more secure and is easier to maintain.

From what I’ve heard tailscale is a step easier as well. So you could vpn into your network rather than accessing the services via URL.

Np, I would say dm me if you have any questions but I dunno if you can message between lemmy and kbin haha

Nope, do whatever suits you!

I would say tho the example you made is one of the infamous cases where docker is more difficult to setup than without due to the file locations of your movies, etc needing to match between dockers. When I set it up I found a really good guide that not only explained how to set it up but they also explained the logic and reason behind the issue.

https://wiki.servarr.com/docker-guide#consistent-and-well-planned-paths

Another good guide about the issue:
https://trash-guides.info/Hardlinks/How-to-setup-for/Docker/

The reason I’d initially recommend docker to a beginner is it keeps everything clean and organized, it’s easy to undo mistakes while learning, and I feel some apps are easier to setup with docker because they come with the dependencies already installed and configured properly.